Nowadays there are more ice cream toppings than you can probably even think of. It isn’t just the usual hot fudge or chocolate sprinkles. As you will see pretty much anything is a go.

 

Ice Cream Toppings-Sauces

There is the usual sauces such as chocolate, strawberry, carmel, etc. There is also more unusual ones like raspberry liquor or if you want to get really creative there is cherry flambe sauce.You can even experiment to make your own sauces or mix two different ones together. Doing a little research on the internet you can find individuals recipes they have decided to share or manufacturers like Hershys or Smuckers that have ice cream toppings recipes on their websites.

Additionally, you can buy products made by them in stores such as Smuckers Magic Shell Ice Cream Toppings. These come in different flavors and are sold at pretty much every grocery store. If you are looking for a gourmet topping there are many websites and recipes that have just what you are looking for.

Ice Cream Toppings-Mix/Add ins

Typically when you think about ice cream toppings you think of the usual sprinkles, cool whip, maybe chocolate chips. But have you ever thought about other candies you could use? What about gummy worms, sweet tarts,or candy corn? There is so many things you can top off ice cream with. If you think about it any type of candy or sauce paired with the right flavor of ice cream could make a wonderful tasty treat.

Even if you are looking for a healthier option you could add some fruits or nuts. You could add strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, cashews or walnuts.Making your own toppings out of whatever you have on hand could be a great way to get rid of some of that extra Halloween or Easter candy you in your pantry.

 

There are so many great ice cream toppings out there waiting to be discovered. A great kids party idea is to set out a bunch of different candies, fruits, and sauces and let each child make their own ice cream topping.As long as you are making your own toppings you could even go further and have the kids make their own ice cream. With or without an ice cream maker it is pretty easy and you can make whatever flavor you want to.

This could even be a fun activity for adults as well. Even those with allergies can still have a variety of toppings to choose from. Many companies now make toppings for people with dairy, wheat, nut, and gluten allergies. There are soy ice creams you can buy in stores as well as dairy free chocolate sauce and egg free, gluten free, and nut free ice cream cones. If you really want to make sure your toppings are allergen free there are many websites that have recipes with allergies in mind so you can make your own.No matter how you look at it there are endless possibilities for ice cream toppings.